Head of Trade Commodity Finance - 100 % (f/m/d)

Company : Tradexbank

Job Type : Full Time

Zürich, Switzerland

Job Description - Head of Trade Commodity Finance - 100 % (f/m/d)

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Trade Commodity Finance to support our CTF Business department by leading and innovating the CTF franchise. This is an ideal time to join our team, as you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be part of our exciting journey towards establishing TradeXBank AG as a leading niche player and boutique bank in the CTF industry.

Your responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision for the CTF business, aligning it with the bank's overall goals and objectives (involves identifying market opportunities, evaluating potential risks, and formulating plans to achieve sustainable growth and profitability).
Business Origination: Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients; the focus will be on expanding the Bank's client base within the mid-market CTF segment and identifying opportunities to meet their financing needs.
Management of Daily Transactions: Responsible for daily transactional handling; this aspect of the role involves overseeing and ensuring the smooth execution of CTF transactions on a day-to-day basis.
Financial Institutions: Overseeing the execution of correspondent banking network development, counterparty relationship management, trade finance deal origination, credit limit establishment, and strategic funding initiatives.
Acting as First Line of Defence: Work closely with Risk Management teams to ensure that the CTF portfolio maintains a healthy risk profile and complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, this includes hiring, setting clear goals, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as compliance, operations, legal, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and a cohesive approach.
Reporting and Analysis: Regularly reporting on the performance and activities of the CTF business to the Executive Board and Board of Directors.
Industry Engagement: Represent the Bank in industry events, conferences, and forums (helping to enhance the Bank's reputation and visibility within the CTF market).
Regulatory Compliance: Review and ensure the governing documents related to CTF are up to a high standard (these documents play a critical role in shaping the policies, procedures, and framework that govern the CTF operations within the Bank).
The Employer may assign to the Employee any additional or new duties or responsibilities as deemed reasonable or appropriate by the Employer in the course and fulfilment of its business.

Your profile

Demonstrated proficiency with over 10 years of hands-on experience in CTF, including transactional trade finance and a successful proven track record in both established, larger financial institutions but also boutique banks, where an entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and versatility were crucial
Equipped with the ability to drive growth, adapt to market trends, cultivate relationships with clients and other stakeholders and willing to go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results
Exemplified experience in assuming substantial Profit and Loss (PNL) responsibility
In-depth knowledge and ability to cover the entire front-to-back process of a CTF transaction (from Term Sheet to Repayment, incl. credit request, documentation, transactional approval and follow up etc.)
Experience in dealing with Soft, Metals, and/or Energy products in the Commodity Trade Finance domain
Demonstrated experience in managing teams with a proven ability to lead, develop, inspire and motivate employees
A proactive individual who takes initiative and drives projects forward and is capable of effectively conveying ideas and information
Demonstrates the ability to reflect and adapt as necessary to improve performance as well as possesses a strong and sustained level of energy and enthusiasm for the work

Your team

Dynamic, performance driven and international team
Good team spirit
Up for growth

What we offer

An exciting place to work where you can be part of a growth and success story
A great opportunity for professional development and growth
Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Flexible working hours and possibility for remote work

About us

TradeXBank AG is a Swiss-owned boutique bank, specializing in Corporate Banking and Commodity Trade Finance (CTF). This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and self-starting personality with hands-on mentality and a structured way of working to participate in the further development and expansion of the bank in a key position. It is the ideal time to join our team, as you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be part of our exciting journey towards establishing TradeXBank AG as a leading player in the worldwide Corporate Banking.

If you fulfil the above requirements and you are looking for a challenging role in a multicultural and rapidly growing bank, please send us your full application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, reference letters and certificates).

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